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https://focuspp.com P. 2 Contents Hello everyone. P. 4 Tide Table P. 6 The Great Debate As things are slowly getting back to normal hopefully we can P. 7 Knightswood Care start to enjoy some events in the coming months. Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome are having their annual P. 8 Look after your carpets with Careclean Wings and Wheels event on May 30th where you can see historic P. 10-11 Council Pages - Burnham Buoy aircraft take to the sky and a fabulous display of classic cars. P. 12 Sport - Ladies Golf In the magazine this month it is nice to see that Burnham Golf Club are getting back to playing their competitions and P.14 Focus on Health tournaments. See the winners on page 12. P.16 Focus on Pet Health On page 17 Crouch Harbour Authority are reminding you to pay P. 17 Crouch Harbour Authority your harbour dues and have given us some good safety advice if you go out sailing so please take care. I’m sure there will be lots of P. 18 Important Telephone Numbers us going out on the water now the weather is starting to get better. P. 19 Trade Pages Nicola Faux
DURING LOCKDOWN OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED BUT WE ARE WORKING REMOTELY AND STILL PRODUCING THE BURNHAM ART TRAIL IS ON!
BURNHAM FOCUS MAGAZINE. VIEW ALL BACK ISSUES at https://focuspp.com This year's Burnham Art Trail will be going ahead from 19th to 27th June which is great for Burnham and all art lovers. The main attraction will be the Burnham Museum where ALL the artists will be displaying their work, following on from the Published and printed by Focus Print & Publishing Co. All material contained within this success of the 2019 'Taster Wall'. Paintings, photography, publication is strictly copyright and all rights are reserved. Reproduction in any form without permission is prohibited. Every care is taken by the publishers in compiling the contents of jewellery, sculpture, carving, ceramics, textiles, print and more. the Burnham-on-Crouch & Dengie Focus, but no responsibility is assumed for any injury, loss Browse or buy! Admission is free. Covid safety precautions will or damage arising from any article or advertisement contained within the publication. The be in place. views expressed within this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The 'Armchair Art Trail' is back! All the artists will be on the website, on Facebook and Instagram with daily blogs, features, videos and all sorts. No shop venues this year but instead a catalogue of artists with Visit our new Website all their details and how to contact them. Sadly no 'Art on the Quay' but you can meet artists manning https://focuspp.com the exhibition at the museum, and get in touch via the website to view the latest copy and back issues of the or social media. More updates to follow later. For more information check out the Burnham Art Trail Burnham and Dengie Focus website: www.burnhamarttrail.co.uk
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MAY 2021 Burnham Tide Table High Tides Low Tides DAY AM M PM M AM M PM M 1 Sat 04:03 5.22 16:24 4.96 10:13 0.33 22:36 0.25 2 Sun 04:51 4.96 17:09 4.66 10:56 0.57 23:24 0.38 3 Mon 05:44 4.62 17:59 4.33 11:45 0.83 4 Tue 06:48 4.29 19:00 4.04 00:21 0.53 12:43 1.07 5 Wed 08:08 4.10 20:23 3.88 01:30 0.65 13:55 1.24 Will you still be working 6 Thu 09:29 4.17 21:44 3.99 02:58 0.66 15:22 1.22 7 Fri 10:32 4.38 22:46 4.23 04:16 0.53 16:34 1.05 from home this summer, 8 Sat 11:24 4.58 23:37 4.46 05:15 0.38 17:30 0.85 9 Sun 12:10 4.71 06:01 0.31 18:15 0.70 hot and uncomfortable? 10 Mon 00:21 4.61 12:51 4.75 06:42 0.33 18:54 0.62 11 Tue 01:00 4.68 13:26 4.73 07:15 0.42 19:28 0.60 12 Wed 01:34 4.68 13:55 4.68 07:40 0.53 19:55 0.59 13 Thu 02:03 4.66 14:19 4.67 08:01 0.58 20:21 0.56 14 Fri 02:28 4.69 14:43 4.73 08:24 0.58 20:48 0.52 15 Sat 02:58 4.75 15:13 4.81 08:54 0.55 21:22 0.48
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THE GREAT HOW TO SHOW RESPECT DEBATE As I write it is the day following the death of Prince Phillip. His passing, as with that of Vera Lynn, marks a lost link with the past and reminds those of us in the third period of our life of our own mortality.
I am a great admirer of the Duke of Edinburgh. He was a no nonsense sort of chap and we both shared the brotherhood of military service. Although those on the land are always in some sort of remote, unspoken competition with those on the water or in the air.
It was understandable and planned in advance that tributes would flow for the Queen’s Consort of 73 years. However too much eulogising, constantly repeated sometimes within the same programme and some of it frankly banal, risks tarnishing rather than “complimenting” one’s lifetime achievements. I believe all the TV channels and the newspapers were guilty of this.
The BBC’s royal correspondent, Nicholas Witchell, over deferential delivery of such lines as “the family are rushing to the Queen’s side”, 24 hours after her husband’s death - an interlude of twenty- four hours can hardly be termed rushing - and such pointless gems as “It is reported that the Queen is distraught.” - well, of course she is, it must be like losing part of yourself after sharing so many years together and “We believe the funeral arrangements will be announced sometime in the future.” only serve to bore those who are republicans at heart and add nothing to those with genuine royalist leanings.
One has to ask was the annulment of both BBC One and Two’s entire Friday evening schedule, in order to show the same programmes pertaining to Prince Phillip on both channels, really necessary? Was it insensitive to those holding legitimate views regarding the questioning of the need for a royal family at all, and the validity of a constitutional monarchy.
I believe the media in general got the balance wrong, in terms of hours of coverage although there was some excellent insights given regarding his early life, on both TV and in print. However there was simply too much, an overload. I joked before the weekend that if things carried on the way they were going that the weekend’s “Match Of The Day” would dedicate its entire programme to “The Duke’s Best Five-a-Side Kickabout” Of course it didn’t but there was nevertheless an over lengthy reflection at the start of the programme.
I also feel that as well as too much “air-time” being devoted to his passing and life that, as with the death of all prominent people, a biased view of his character and achievements were offered. There was no mention of his London indiscretions in the 40s and 50s, of his sometimes inappropriate, insensitive comments or if indeed they were alluded to it was in a way to mark his charm and forthright manner rather than an embarrassing faux pas. The British public is adult. Give us the good with the bad. We can handle it and make up our own minds.
I’ve made up mine. I liked the chap enormously. He did his job well for an inordinate number of years. He cared for our country and our world. I think his lasting testimony rather than being linked to his royal duties and the royal family or indeed his wartime naval record should rest with his work with The World WildLife Fund and The Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme. For those two achievements alone I salute you sir…
Yours hopefully not being too deferential,
Brigadier Sir Arthur Thurlow-Lee
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LIVING WITH KIDS – REMOVING CARPET STAINS!
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Does this method always work for stains? It would be great if the above method worked for all spills/stains, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case! There are some spills/stains which will need a slightly different approach. With 36 years’ experience in cleaning carpets, we have dealt with all kinds of stains. Let’s look at 3 top spills/stains in households with children. Urine – For those of you with toddlers, you’ll know this is a common ‘spill’ when potty training! So, how do you remove it? Firstly, blot up any excess urine, then dab on a Detergent Vinegar Solution, a little at a time. To make this, just use 1 tsp of gentle detergent and 1 tsp of white vinegar to half a pint of warm water. Work from the edge of the stain inwards, and frequently blot with dry cloths! Follow with the Final Rinse Procedure (as discussed further down this article). Glue – It’s lovely to do creative play at home with the kids… but it can get messy! So, what do you do when you spill glue on the carpet?
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• 25 Mildmay Road - Small side porch extension - SUPPORT Burnham Town Council • Taylor Wimpey Land North of Marsh Road – Request to remove condition 36 on the approved planning permission Late March/April 2021 (which would have ensured that Affordable Housing would be built to at least minimum Nationally Described Space Standards) – NOTED – COMPLEX LEGAL ISSUES • The Old Clubhouse, The Quay - Variation of condition 2 (plans) March 30th, 2021 on approved application, to provide a new bespoke timber BTC Extraordinary Meeting frame wall to stop anti-social and criminal behaviour on the slipway- SUPPORT SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION OFFICER 7/8 Town Councillors present (Neil Pudney absent plus 2 vacancies • 27 Harris Street, - Proposed new external door to existing not yet filled): detached garage from rear garden – SUPPORT. • 3 Charwood Mews - Construction of a double garage- Community Engagement Team (PCSOs) - establishing priorities SUPPORT. for 2021/22 following recommendations of a working sub-group • The Dovecote Stoney Hills - Construction of a double garage – that suggested: £8,080pa on Dog Fouling patrols, £4,040pa on SUPPORT. Anti-Social behaviour measures (mainly on Market Days), £4,040 • Street names proposed by Taylor Wimpey for Land North of on School Parking patrols, and £4,040pa to enforce on-street Marsh Road - Acorn Street - Best Drive - Heron Grove - Sparkes parking regulations. NB: The dog fouling patrols modus operandi Street - Wanstall Way - Hewlett Road - Campbell Close - is to spray the poo red before they are eventually cleared away to Bowland Way - Swingate Close - Montagu Chase - Thompson highlight areas where the problem needs most attention. Avenue – NOTED, BUT COUNCILLORS WERE MOST UNHAPPY WITH BOTH THE NAMES AND PROCESS A heated and passionate 45-minute debate ensued with Councillors split on the best way to spend the £22,200 annual budget, an amazingly ambling meeting. Other BTC News
Wendy Stamp (who was very much in favour of more effective Nominations for the two long-term Town Councillor Vacancies in speeding measures, but which was recommended by the group for North Ward zero funds) exclaiming “I can’t believe this council wants to spend £8,080 a year on dog poo.” • Despite persons unknown months ago objecting to BTC’s original proposal to Co-opt two people to fill the 2 Burnham Bob Calver, said on behalf of the sub-group: “Our view is that North vacancies (and thereby effectively demanding elections); speeding is something the police should be dealing with. The nobody was nominated by the statutory deadline.... So, we police not doing it, isn’t a reason for us to pay for it.” Councillor guess it's now back to co-option after a long frustrating period Stamp’s suggestion that the Town Council should directly ask during which the Town Council has been noticeable residents for their views to break the impasse achieved no understrength. traction.
After further, somewhat pointed interchanges, there was a 3-3 tied vote on the proposals - albeit with some possibly undefined Proposed April 20th BTC Planning Committee and Full Council potential for flex between line-items. However, they were then passed by Town Mayor Ron Pratt’s casting vote. • To general surprise and confusion, these meetings were cancelled on April 14th with a small note on the planning section NB: Given that the council is currently sitting on reserves of around of the website explaining that this was due to the death of the 10 times the PCSO budget, it seemed surprising that all views Duke of Edinburgh. could not be accommodated. • Town Mayor Ron Pratt subsequently clarified that these will now
be moved to Tuesday 27th April 2021. This was due to In addition, the council has its own Speed Camera, which was information received from Essex Association of Local Councils always operated by trained volunteers, it is therefore especially late on the 14th. Any meetings called after 5th April 2021 would disappointing that around half of the council now appear to be not be deemed lawful. happy to completely drop the programme.
May 6th Essex County Council Elections April 6th, 2021 BTC Planning Committee For most Burnham and Dengie residents, the main tussle to watch will be between fiercely Independent Wendy Stamp 5/8 present - Absent Neil Pudney, Wendy Stamp (urgent and the representatives of the 5 main National Parties, personal issue), Vanessa Bell plus vacancies including Tory grandee Ron Pratt
ECC 2021 Candidates:
Jacqueline Frances Brown - LABOUR PARTY James Francis Eley - LIBERAL DEMOCRATS Peter Robin Horscroft - UKIP Ron Pratt - THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY Wendy Stamp - INDEPENDENT James Piers Taylor - GREEN PARTY
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cover, for fear of putting themselves at danger of infection. In MDC April 14th, 2020 addition, the closure of the harbour’s restaurant meant that other staff who would usually be on site were not. South East Area, Virtual • Mr Lingard also explained that 24-7 security is necessary during the Covid Pandemic because of the 350-high risk/high value Planning Meeting leisure and commercial boats at the site, two RNLI lifeboats and two Crouch Authority boats. There are also clinically vulnerable boat owners and key workers staying on their vessels to avoid 7/10 District Councillors present – Absent Councillors Boyce and becoming infected by other family members at home. Staff are Dewick (DAGs) and Beale (Ind) needed on the site round the clock in case of emergencies including hydraulic gate failure, power cuts, oil spills and n Burnham Yacht Harbour (BYH), Foundry Lane, - Temporary emergency services needing to locate someone. permission sought for a single mobile home for security staff • He claimed that the application had the backing of the RNLI, accommodation for 18 months. the Crouch Authority and Burnham-on-Crouch Town Council. • District Councillor Anne Hull spoke in support of a small This was a retroactive, repeat application and has been the subject business owner seeking only a temporary approval. of recent MDC enforcement moves following refusal of the original • District Councillor Michael Helm expressed concern about the application. need for adequate security for ‘Millions of pounds worth of The Yacht Harbour had applied for planning approval to allow one boats and equipment’, a thought that clearly resonated with of two mobile homes brought onto the site in Foundry Lane, most present, Burnham-on-Crouch, to remain there for 18 months, having agreed • Members of the committee voted three to two to reject the to remove the other one. officers’ recommendation but to APPROVE the mobile home to remain in the harbour’s storage yard area for up to 12 months rather than the requested 18 months.
n Land Adjacent Hipseys Cottage, The Street, Steeple. Construction of a new 2 bed house. District Councillor Michael Helm declared a potential Non- Pecuniary Conflict and withdraw from the meeting. Nick Skeens reassumed as chairman.
• The proposal is an infill development (described by planning officers as ‘contrived’) in a very narrow gap, leading to very compromised parking ingress and egress onto the main road. The two mobile homes in question. BYH have already committed The design itself does reflect that of the surrounding Grade II to remove the covered one. listed buildings. • Significantly Essex County Highways, totally unusually, • The mobile home is outside of any settlement boundary and recommended against the proposal as they said that any future council officers consider that it has a significant detrimental occupants would be forced to reverse onto the main road impact upon the character and appearance of the surrounding thereby creating a hazard. countryside due to its design, siting, and layout. • Many members expressed great sympathy for the views • Furthermore, the evidence supplied was considered inadequate expressed by Steeple Parish Council and residents who said that to justify that there is a functional need for workers to live on the village was short of 2 bed accommodation and young site, that there are not suitable dwellings available in the locality people were consequently being forced to move out of the of the site to accommodate the workers or that the scale and village and away from their family. nature of the development is related to the needs of the • In response to a query from Penny Channer about the planning business. officer’s ‘sustainability’ assessment of Steeple having apparently • Officers had recommended that councillors reject the changed since the Council determined the future of the Sun and application – so facilitating enforcement of the removal both Anchor Pub site; Senior Planner Matt Leigh dropped a mobile homes. bombshell by answering that the sustainability assessment had • Chairman Nick Skeens withdrew from determining this been impacted by MDC’s recent loss of their 5-year land supply application, declaring a non-pecuniary interest, Deputy Vanessa and therefore the district had lost the protection of its Bell took over the Chair for this item. As District Councillor Settlement Boundaries – More jargon than AC12. Therefore, Wendy Stamp started to speak about the application, every individual proposal had to be judged based on the ‘Tilted mentioning that her husband kept a small boat at the site, she Balance’ case law. NB: If 100% correct this could have suddenly realised that because of the council’s strict rules she implications for out-of-town application such as Burnham’s too needed to withdraw as this too could be seen as a conflict, ‘Carbunkle II housing estate. this seemed to amuse District Councillor Penny Channer. • Significantly swayed by the Essex Highway’s warning, members • Yacht Harbour Director Richard Lingard told the committee that REFUSED the application by assent. the decision to bring the temporary structures onto the harbour’s yard after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last year was made because significant security and safety issues emerged. • He told how the harbour masters, who in normal times work from 9am to 5pm each day, are “all aged 60 to 75” and decided they could not work from their offices and facilities if these were being used by the external security staff who provide overnight
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BURNHAM ON CROUCH LADIES GOLF
The Burnham on Crouch Ladies played their first competition on Thursday 1st April with the Lady Captain v Lady Vice. Teams dressed in pink for Lady Captain Barbara Church, and red for Lady Vice Elaine Elphinstone, Left: Shelia Clarke, team colours were covered up by waterproofs and anything that could Hillary Skeens, Steve Simpson and Steve Kent keep the ladies warm. 16 pairs played a match play format and the eventual score was a resounding victory for Lady Captain’s team 9.5 - 5.5.
The April Medal was played on Sunday 4th April and Thursday 8th, well done to all 17 ladies who played. The winners were 1st Debs Wolton nett 72, 2nd Eve Corfield nett 73 and in 3rd Sheila Clarke with a nett 75.
9-hole competition winner Margaret Smith with an excellent score of 19 points. Right: Ladies Captain, Barbara Church On Good Friday the first Mixed Competition of the year was held and the first opportunity for Club Captain James Marchant Lady Captain Barbara Church and their Vice Captains Mick Parrish and Elaine Elphinstone to play together. It was certainly a challenge as it was bitterly cold, again, but it was fabulous to see so many out on the course. 64 members attended this fun event yet didn’t manage to find all the eggs that had been hidden around the course - many were found on Saturday morning! The competition was a waltz format and they also had nearest the pin prizes on all the par 3’s.
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South Woodham Ferrers Burnham - on - Crouch North Fambridge OIEO £400,000 £700,000 £750,000 • Well presented four bedroom detached family home • Spacious Detached Bungalow • ***Guide Price £750,000*** • Living room • 18ft Reception Hall • Charming Farm House with 17th Century origins • Dining room • 25ft Fully Fitted Kitchen Diner with separate Utility • Rural location with no immediate neighbours • Fitted kitchen • 20ft Living Room • Modernised but retains its charm and character • Cloakroom • Three Double Bedrooms • Four receptions • Conservatory and re-fitted shower room • Luxury Four Piece Bathroom and separate Cloakroom • Four double bedrooms • 60’ South-Westerly rear garden • Lawned Front and Rear Gardens and Extensive Parking • Well proportioned accommodation with • Driveway leading to detached garage • Economical Air Source Underfloor Heating systems stunning views
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RECOVERY AFTER EXERCISE
If pain persists for 12+ weeks in spite of medication or treatment, it is Chronic Pain. inflammation this is normal. Rather than try and slow it down or We work extensively with people suffering with Chronic Pain, using an incredibly effective reduce it, the body has developed to have this inflammatory combination of Chinese and Western Acupuncture, Osteopathy and Cranial Osteopathy to cascade as the best way to heal and repair tissue so slowing it down reduce pain, restore mobility and ease the psychological impact of chronic pain. or trying to stop it makes no sense!
Using the compression boots, although great for those with impaired circulation, also doesn’t make much sense as most people who are doing a lot of exercise probably have a very good circulatory system and don’t need anything to improve it.
OSTEOPATHY ~ CRANIAL OSTEOPATHY ~ ACUPUNCTURE ~ FERTILITY SUPPORT So if you are back out at the shops, or even if you still prefer to shop on line, from reading this book I would say be very careful 140 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch Registered Osteopath & Medical Acupuncture Nick O’Connor 01621 786600 Registered Osteopath Melvyn Hughes when spending your money if there is a personality endorsement Registered Osteopath (Cranial) Silke Ukena involved. 14 Monks Mead, Bicknacre 0 (within Polish Me Pretty) Licensed Acupuncturist (Fertility & Antenatal) Alexandra O’Connor If you need to recover from anything, the best things for it are a 01245 226007 Registered Osteopath (Fertility, Paediatric, Cranial) Gillian Hind good night’s sleep, enough water and a healthy meal – that’s my www.holicity.co.uk www.essexfertility.com endorsement! Instead of hitting the shops or going to the pub, I have been NICK O’CONNOR reading the book ‘Good to Go’ by Christie Aschwanden. Registered Osteopath & Medical Acupuncture Christie is an acclaimed science journalist and the book is about looking at the science or quite often the lack of science behind recovery after exercise which, in the United States is very big business! Top athletes Advertise on the regularly post images of themselves in various Trade Pages from as little as recovery rituals whilst £15 + VAT showcasing their sponsor’s products! for a black and white advert So in America, you can now have compression boots Telephone us for more details which encase your legs 01245 32 31 30 and are supposed to remove waste products from your muscles. Then there is cryotherapy where you can me immersed in freezing ice baths or in some cases nitrogen tanks. There are massage gloves, foam rollers, sleep trackers, protein shakes not to mention the long list of vitamins which, if you are not taking, will harm your recover. You may well ask yourself does any of this stuff actually work? The business is worth hundreds of millions of pounds and is growing rapidly and I think a big part of this is due to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). We used to think that lactic acid was bad and we had to get it out from our muscles but in fact, it isn’t so bad and it actually naturally leaves your muscles by itself. Cryotherapy, i.e. ice/freezing to reduce inflammation is now being shown to slow down recovery rather than enhance it. If you think about it logically, quite often during exercises there may be micro tears in the muscles. As they repair and get stronger, there will be
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COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION
With offices and shops beginning to re-open, Greenworks have available for ceiling, wall, or floor mounting. Ceiling cassettes and been busy working with business owners to install energy efficient ceiling void ducted systems are great in commercial premises that heat pump air conditioning and fresh air ventilation systems as part use all available wall and floor space for retail displays. Ceiling of their lockdown refurbishments. The importance of fresh air units also help to mix the conditioned air within a room to create ventilation and indoor air quality are being widely promoted by the most comfortable conditions. Wall mounted indoor units offer scientists in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. great value for money, perfect for small spaces, and are available in a range of finishes to compliment the décor.
For new and existing heat pump installations, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is key to ensuring a system continues to operate at optimum conditions, delivering effective temperature control, with minimum energy use and reduced risk of breakdown. A typical PPM visit will include a filter clean, a drain clean and visual and physical checks to the major mechanical components of indoor and outdoor units. Manufacturer warranties on new installations are validated only with proof of regular and appropriate service and maintenance throughout the warranty period – much the same as a new car warranty.
The frequency of PPM visits will vary according to the installation and the application. Typically, most commercial installations are inspected biannually although air conditioning systems in critical Ventilation in the workplace should be provided at a rate of at least locations such as hospitals can be inspected quarterly. Appointing 8 litres per second per person and in many cases this rate is an appropriately qualified company for installation and achieved by natural ventilation through opening of doors and maintenance is another important consideration, and in some windows. In some commercial premises opening windows is not cases, it is a key factor in the validity of warranty on a new practical as it introduces noise pollution and a mechanical installation. Major manufacturers award ‘approved’ status to ventilation system comprising fans, ductwork and grilles is the contractors that have undertaken product training to ensure the preferred solution. Modern ventilation solutions can include heat best delivery and care of their products. In the case of Daikin, the recovery components making them very energy efficient. top level of accreditation for contractors is ‘D1+ Premium Partner’ – D1+ contractor installations come with a 7-year warranty on Heat pump air conditioning systems are an energy efficient Daikin parts. solution to cooling, heating, and filtering commercial spaces such Andrew Norden - Greenworks Controlled Environments Ltd as offices and shops, significantly improving comfort levels for staff (South Woodham Ferrers Office) and visitors. A wide range of indoor unit styles and finishes are
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FOCUSFOCUS ONON PETPET HEALTHHEALTH
PANDEMIC PUPPIES
This past year has brought many stresses and strains, not only to All of us are going to have to work very hard at socialising those humans, but also to our canine friends. Not only have we had to young dogs that have not the had the opportunity of proper deal with restrictions, furloughing, self-isolation and home schooling; socialisation. Some tips to perhaps help you; please refer to the many of us decided that because that either because we needed articles on Puppy Socialisation on our website under the ‘News & something happy to focus on or wanted to increase our exercise or Care’ heading. improve our mental well-being, that the addition of a puppy to the household would help. Demand increased prices by as much as 62 Jürgen Theinert MRCVS per cent and it is likely to have profited unscrupulous sellers and Edgewood Veterinary Group puppy dealers. 2020 was certainly not a normal year for puppy buying. Illegal dog importation soared by 66 per cent between 2019 and 2020 which added potentially poorly socialised dogs from welfare- poor environments to those generally available on the internet. New owners of 2020 were more likely to purchase on the strength of a video clip and collect their puppies from outside a breeder’s property or have them delivered to their door. One in four puppies were bought without the potential owner seeing the mother. From studies carried out by the Royal Veterinary College and Kennel Club, it appears as if the Covid-lockdowns have created the perfect conditions for irresponsible pet ownership. We have had more time at home, become bored and looked for a distraction and that has come in the form of a puppy.
Kennel Club research statistics show that: • 10% of new puppy owners had never considered owning a dog previously. • 20% of new owners who bought a puppy during the pandemic admit they hadn’t fully considered the long-term commitment or responsibility that comes with having a dog. • 18% are not sure how they will look after their dog when they return to work, with 52% saying they had taken this into consideration before getting their puppy. • 22% are concerned about their puppy’s socialisation and behaviour due to lockdown restrictions, including when meeting other people and dogs. Less than half (45%) researched puppy training before getting their dog. • 15% are now worried about whether they can afford their dog and associated costs – such as insurance, food and vet bills and 34% said they didn’t have pet insurance. • 15% agree, in hindsight, they weren’t ready to get a puppy.
These statistics make for worrying reading – our concern, as a profession, is that of the welfare of the numerous dogs that may land up being rehomed because of inappropriate buying and potentially poor socialisation. Many of these pandemic puppies are now suffering behavioural issues due to a lack of opportunities for them to be socialised appropriately. These behavioural problems are unfortunately often compounded by owners who may never have owned a dog before and lack the knowledge to correct any issues that may need to be addressed. As restrictions ease, we may see some dogs being more fearful of novel stimuli, compromising their well-being and potentially leading to problem behaviours. Many owners could be contending with reactivity, anxiety or separation problems, often resulting from the multitude of changes happening in their dogs’ lives.
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Important Telephone Numbers Public Transport Police Stations Headquarters ...... 0300 333 4444 Bus Station Travel Shop ...... 01245 263859 Fire Emergency 999 or HQ ...... 01376 576000 Burnham Ferry ...... 07704 060482 Ambulance Emergency 999 or enquiries ...... 01245 443344 Stephensons ...... 01702 541511 Coastguard Emergency 999 or enquiries ...... 01255 675518 Abelio Greater Anglia ...... 0345 600 7245 Lifeboat (Inshore Rescue Burnham) Emergency ...... 999 First Essex Buses ...... 08456 020121 Crouch Harbour Authority (9.30am-11.30am)...... 01621 783602 Trains ...... 08457 484950 Water Emergency: ...... 08457 820 999 Traveline ...... 0871 200 2233 Sewage Emergency: ...... 08457 145145 First Essex Buses ...... 0345 602 0121 Gas Emergency: ...... 0800 111999 Electricity Emergency (24 hours): ...... 0800 7838838 Schools Post Office, 22 Station Rd ...... 01621 784899 Adult Community College...... 01621 853337 Burnham Library ...... 01621 782006 Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School ...... 01621 782070 Burnham Community Info. Centre...... 01621 784962 Burnham Pre-School Playgroup ...... am 01621 784186 Southminster Library ...... 01621 773768 ...... pm 01621 782827 Close to Home Childcare ...... 01621 782787 Burnham Town Council Hillside Playcare Centre...... am 01621 774422 Town Council (Chapel Road)...... 01621 783426 ...... pm 01621 784570 Email: [email protected] Ormiston Rivers Academy ...... 01621 782377 Mr Ron Pratt (Mayor) ...... 07860 913912 St Mary’s C of E Primary School ...... 01621 782626 Vanessa Bell (Deputy Mayor) ...... 01621 330506 Treetops Pre-School Playgroup ...... 01621 783265 Mr Bob Calver ...... 01621 782221 Southminster Pre-School (Kelly Richardson)...... 07789 222916 Mr Neil Pudney ...... 01621 784233 Mrs Wendy Stamp ...... 01621 786350 Sports Clubs Jennie Donnelly ...... 07973 416999 Burnham Ramblers ...... 01621 784383 Mary-Ann Munford Burnham Rugby Club ...... 01621 773482 Email [email protected] Burnham Sailing Club ...... 01621 782624 Burnham Sports Cricket Club ...... 01621 784182 Chemists Burnham Golf Club ...... 01621 782282 Boots Pharmacy Fiveways...... 01621 782058 Burnham Croquet Club ...... 07432 122223 Southminster Pharmacy...... 01621 772392 Burnham Hillside Bowls Club...... 01621 778537 Creeksea Sailing Club ...... 01621 783616 Churches Dengie 100 Badminton Club ...... 01621 785703 All Saints Creeks ...... 01621 782203 Harlow, Blackwater Sailing Club ...... 01621 740300 Baptist Church, ...... 01621 784323 Jacks Centre Latchingdon Bowls...... 01621 742051 Jehovah’s Witnesses ...... 01621 776368 Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club...... 01702 471808 Methodist Church (URC) ...... 01621 772178 Royal Corinthian Yacht Club ...... 01621 782105 Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin...... 01621 786066 Royal Burnham Yacht Club ...... 01621 782044 Roman Catholic Church ...... 782034 or 852259 Southminster Bowls Club...... 01621 783091 The United Reformed Church...... 01621 772178 Southminster Tennis Club...... 01621 773583 Buddhist Shrine - ...... 01621 773619 Tillingham Congregational Church ...... 01621 782201 Clubs & Societies St Peter’s Chapel-Bradwell ...... 01621 776846 The Dengie Hundred Probus [email protected] St Leonards C of E Church-Southminster ...... 01621 772300 Harmony Modern Choir...... 07805 080190 St Nicholas Tillinham C of E Church ...... 01621 778017 Southminster Operatic & Choral Society (SOCS) Southminster Rehearse Thursday's 7.30pm at United Reformed Church Hall, Orchard Road, Southminster ...... 01621 772178 Doctors Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch Health Services Clinic, Crouch Road ...... 03003 032621 & Dengie Hundred ...... 01621 783453 The Burnham Surgery ...... 01621 782054 U3A Burnham-on-Crouch ...... 07388 153 930 The Trinity Medical Centre, Mayland...... 01621 745400 Maylandsea Medical Centre ...... 01621 742233 Burnham on Crouch WI William Fisher Medical Centre, Southminster ...... 01621 773777 Kings Hall, rear of Constitutional Club NHS Direct ...... 111 Sheila Williams ...... 01621 786081 Lynne Baines ...... 07507 667409 Funeral Directors Meeting 3rd Thursday monthly at 2.15pm East of England Cooperative Funeral Service ...... 01621 786666 Paul J King ...... 01621 784884 Maplin WI, A.G. Smith Independent Funeral Directors ...... 01621 774557 United Reformed Church Burnham-on-Crouch at 7.15pm 1st Tuesday of each month Vets except January Edgewood Veterinary Group ...... 01621 852910 or 01621 784080 Southminster W1 - Southminster Memorial Hall Osteopath 1st Tuesday of the month - 7.15pm Burnham Osteopathic Clinic...... 01621 786600 St Lawrence Bay W1 Estate Agents Village Hall at 7.30pm Church & Hawes ...... 01621 782652 2nd Wednesday of the month
Physiotherapy Burnham Darby & Joan Physiotherapist Burnham Physiotherapy clinic ...... 01621 782194 First & third Fridays 2.00pm ...... 01621 783226 ABK Caring Services (home care in the community)...... 01621 782527
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